2016 was the year I learned how to make tote bags and I just couldn't stop. I learned first from watching Rose Smith's videos and used her method in the video below. I can whip one of these up in under two hours if there is minimal interfacing and only one outside pocket. Sometimes I make inside pockets but they take a considerably longer time to sew. Here are some of the tote bags I've made. I make the outer pocket large enough for a large water bottle.